Chopped Greek Salad
Chopped Greek Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings a burst of Mediterranean flavors to your table. This salad combines crunchy Persian cucumbers, juicy heirloom tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives with a zesty dressing made from fresh lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, it pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken or turkey. With its colorful presentation and simple preparation, this salad is not only delicious but also a great way to incorporate healthy ingredients into your diet. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- ½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes (diced)
- 3 medium Persian cucumbers (diced)
- ½ cup fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
- ¼ cup pepperoncini (finely sliced)
- 6 ounces feta cheese (crumbled or plant-based alternative)
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a small bowl or shake in a mason jar until well combined.
- Marinate thinly sliced red onion in red apple vinegar for about 10 minutes to mellow its flavor.
- In a large serving bowl, combine diced cucumbers, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and marinated onions along with fresh dill.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Crumble feta cheese on top just before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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